Geocaching is an outdoor hobby that sets its devotees out to explore by using GPS or cell phones to look for coordinates, find a nearby “cache,” and log their arrival. t’s a fun way to …
A well-trained survivalist or someone who has self-reliance skills can survive indefinitely in the wild… But how long can the average person survive in the wilderness? I survived 21 days in the jungles of Nicaragua …
If you spend any time in the great outdoors, you’ve likely crossed passed with a wildlife officer or game warden. These officers of the law typically enforce game and fish rules and regulations…but can a …
Tin cans are excellent containers for food preservation because they are highly corrosion resistant. But, once the canned food is removed, can you cook out of it? Is it possible to bring tin cans on …
If you are a whitetail fanatic, you may wonder why you can only hunt deer a few weeks of the year. The answer to this question requires a deep dive into how deer populations remain …
The splitting axe is important to both occasional firewood cutters and regular woodmen. It’s a useful tool for when you need to break chunks of wood into smaller pieces. But how sharp should your splitting …
Every square foot is precious. These days, open space plans dominate the construction of residences and other buildings—including those for cabins. So, is that why so many cabins often have lofts? Cabins often have lofts …
When heading out on the trail, you have several options when it comes to footwear for hiking. But what about those old high tops in the closet? Are basketball shoes good for hiking? Are Basketball …
Thermacell mosquito repellant products are great to have around while hunting or doing anything outdoors. But are they safe to use in a ground blind? In this article, I’m going to share my experience. I …
Knives come in a wide variety of styles, shapes, and sizes. And each of those has different functions…but why do some knives have holes in the blade? In this article my focus will be on …
Even if you do not have a phobia about snakes, they can be an unwelcome guest at your campsite. Campsites are generally fairly remote locations, and you don’t want to have the inconvenience of a …
Who doesn’t fantasize about ditching all the hustle-and-bustle of modern life and absconding to the backcountry—for good? Well, OK, to be clear: That sort of escape doesn’t appeal to everybody. But to a hardcore outdoors …